In this podcast I react, review, and listen to the new single from Post Malone and Morgan Wallen titled, "I Had Some Help". Here recently it looks like Post Malone is going the country route. Haven't heard an album being confirmed yet but I wouldn't be surprised if we get one by the end of this year. ----- Checklist ----- Instagram: https://www.ins…

Music Monday Episode 82. In this this podcast, I react to the new song, "Ronald" by Falling In Reverse. The track features the rapper, Tech N9ne and Slaughter the Prevail's, Alex Terrible. Falling in Reverse has new album dropping on July 26th, 2024. The album will be called, "Popular Monster". I apologize for the audio getting cut off. Not sure wh…

Random audio exclusive podcast to pop up on your feed today... Last weekend I was going on my outdoor walk when I felt compelled to record some of thoughts that were running through my head. It started out with me addressing some of the issues I've been facing as of late and then it slowly turned into a rant about society, culture, and how we can a…

MUSIC MONDAY EP. 81: This week we envelop ourselves completely into this Drake and Kendrick Lamar rap beef and diss tracks. Something massive has happened and it feels like both of these legendary rappers are unhinged. At the moment of this recording I thought Drake was winning the battle but now I'm not so sure. As I'm typing this up, I realize th…

MUSIC MONDAY EP. 80: This week we visit another TDE collective known as SiR. His newest album, "HEAVY" dropped not that long ago and I decided to listen to the first three tracks off of it known as, "HEAVY (INTRO), IGNORANT (feat. Ty Dolla $ign), and KARMA (feat. Isaiah Rashad)." The first track is really just a tone setter to what is to come in th…

MUSIC MONDAY EP. 79: This week we get into some rap beef between Drake, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Future, and Metro Boomin. Man, I was late to the party on this one but I'm glad I came. Push Ups by Drake reveals some tenacity behind his lyrics in reference to Kendrick Lamar. Basically saying that he is a little man and that he wears a 7 size shoe in…

This week we stray away from music for a second and talk about a 365 day streak I embarked on of physical fitness. I didn't miss a single workout in one whole year and here is the results I experienced... 1. Discipline increased tenfold. 2. Confidence was established in all areas of my life. 3. My standards started to raise...I held myself accounta…

MUSIC MONDAY EP. 78: Another week of Mgk and Trippie Redd. This we delve into the tracks; struggles, suddenly, half dead, and hiding in the hills. I'll say it again; these two artists have brilliant chemistry working with one another. I just pray that their whole career isn't defined by a bunch of sad songs. They are destined to transcend whatever …

Hello great people of this earth, in this episode I talk about turning 26 years old on March 21st. I also speak on some things I've learned from 25 to 26, mapping out different challenges I've faced over the last year, what life looks like as you get older, and what I'm striving for in the future. Making these yearly reviews, podcasts, videos, what…

This week as you may have guessed it, we're talking once again about music! This is a topic that I am passionate about, so I figured I would give you guys a taste of three of the most influential albums that have ever existed in my life. There is probably a few more that I am leaving out, but I can always explore this topic later and come up with a…

Another week of a music reaction! This time it is an album from the artist Lil Yachty. The album is titled, "Let's Start Here" and it was released on January 27th of this year. Yachty has always been typically known for his rapping, but on this project he explores different genres like alternative rock and psychedelic rock. The first influences I c…

In this weeks episode I talk about Ronnie Radke, Falling in Reverse, and their latest single that was released titled, "Watch the World Burn". Ronnie Radke is a very polarizing figure in the music industry, you either love him or you hate him. The unfortunate thing is that his name has always been surrounded by heavy criticism for things he has don…

Hello friends, it is officially 2023. This podcast/video actually took some forethought on my part this time. I wanted to encourage people by telling my story of how I got through my toughest experience with anxiety and depression. I think a lot of what plagues our society today is the victimhood mentality. People complain endlessly because it garn…

Hey guys, just a quick little message here. I wanted to put out a video/podcast talking about the New Year's Resolutions that are bound to pop up in the next week or so. We all know those people who say every time New Years rolls around that they are going to make significant, positive changes in their lives and this is going to be the year to do i…

This week I had to address the breaking up of the best boyband since One Direction, none other than Brockhampton. It's a sad occasion, it really is. "The Family" and "TM" just dropped on November 17th and its begun to really set in that these two projects may very well be their last two albums as a group. Although, "The Family" is mainly highlighte…

In advance, I apologize for the constant shaking of the camera in the video version of this podcast. I tend to speak with my hands quite often and to get my point across, I kept hitting the table. In this podcast I go on a rant/discussion about finishing the Live Hard program over the last year, I talk about the loneliness epidemic we're facing acr…

This week's episode was a different twist. I was sitting out in nature during my walk and having a conversation with myself out loud about where I'm at in life at this current moment. After I began to talk, I felt deeply moved by the insight, reflection, and analysis I was having. I thought it would be a good idea to tap the record button on my pho…

Hey there guys! I'm finally back with a podcast where I have an actual guest! My guest is my client, Heather Sage! We met back in April when I became a personal trainer at Norwalk Anytime Fitness. She just recently completed 75 Hard and joined the podcast to discuss her results, insights, and personal development. This is the longest podcast I've e…

It's been awhile since I made an actual video/podcast! That changes this week! For the entire month of August I wanted to place a challenge on myself and see if I could pull through. The challenge was to do 1,000 push ups and stretch everyday for 10 to 15 minutes. In this video I go over 5 key benefits I experienced as a result of doing the challen…

In this week's chat I speak on the idea of Input = Output. Essentially what you put into the universe is what you will ultimately receive. I've experienced this reality many times over in the last year and a half. In this video I go over at least three different examples where my effort eventually payed off. I think this is such an underrated topic…

Welcome back to another episode of Nurture the Mind. This week I talk about leadership and how we all are in a position to lead other people, we just don't know it. Since I started working my new job a few months ago and even last year when I was still at my old job, I started to see that I had an impact on people. I was able to influence people in…

In this episode/podcast I talk about a podcast I listened to last week off of the Real AF podcast by Andy Frisella. In that episode Andy had a message for men specifically. The message essentially was....BE BETTER. Stand up for what is right. Choose the path of most resistance. Let your voice be heard. Tell the truth. Be courageous. Don't let this …

We've all had those moments where we hold back from letting ourselves fully feel an emotion, or a feeling, or we let our thoughts dictate how our reality is shaped. I think this is the most frustrating part about mental health, which is no matter how far each one of us has come in our journey, there always seems to be setbacks, challenges, and diff…

Hey there, chickens. It's ya boi, Cole Poots back at it again with another video/podcast. This one is kinda like a vlog style format like I did when I was out in Utah. You'll hear the story, but yesterday I totally forgot about a concert I was supposed to go. And the incredible thing is it was going to start in 7 hours and I needed to decide if I w…

In this week's video/podcast I go over the very recent purchase of Twitter by the accomplished entrepreneur, Elon Musk. I pulled three articles from the internet to help paint the full picture for what this acquisition might mean for society at large. My opinions/viewpoints are on full display as I illustrate the corruption/hypocrisy that's been ta…

What's up, my homies? This week I'm talking all things being alone versus the associated feeling of being lonely. Believe it or not, there is a distinction between these two and you probably didn't even know how you are the one who is causing that emotional reaction. Don't worry though, this is something I've been dealing with over the last 3 weeks…

Hey there, folks! In this week's episode/podcast I talk about some of the recent changes/transitions I've been going through here recently. Mainly the new job I got a few weeks ago. I talk about the necessity of getting out of your comfort zone and doing things that scare you. If we lived our entire lives without challenging ourselves, nothing woul…

Hey there, folks! In this week's episode/podcast I talk about why journaling is so important for our mental and physical health as humans. I share some of my experiences with it and highlight the benefits I've received from doing it on a consistent basis. In my opinion, I believe it is one of the best habits you could ever form. For me, the benefit…

In this week's video I discuss some of the ideas that have been ruminating in my head over the last week or so. One being this idea of keeping yourself balanced in chaos and order. One foot being firmly planted in structure, routine, and predictability. The other foot being dropped into a place of uncertainty, exploration, and the willingness to tr…

This week's video/podcast is my 100th video on YouTube and it also just so happens to be my 25th birthday. In order to celebrate this momentous occasion, I thought I'd make a video detailing 25 lessons/things I've learned in my 25 years roaming this planet earth. I had a lot of fun making the video and I hope it provides some insight for some of yo…

In this week's podcast I decided to take a break from 'Music Monday.' Although I love reacting to music, this week called for something a little different. Lately I've been going through some changes in my life and it's left me to feel unsettled. I've always struggled with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and ADHD. And sometimes it can feel debilitatin…

In this week's episode I dive into the one single tactic that I've used over the last two years that's helped me set some really solid intentions while moving into each new year. With the new year finally upon us, I know a lot of people out there talk about New Year's resolutions and how all of a sudden they are going to motivate themselves to dest…

In this episode, I decided to rock it solo! I wanted to talk about where I'm at in my 75 hard challenge journey. This recording was from yesterday, which was day 52 out of 75. In this podcast, I talk about what I've noticed so far during the challenge, what's changed in me since partaking in this program, and how I anticipate what the future is goi…

On this week's podcast of Nurture the Mind, we welcome Harry Dudley, a fifth-year senior at Simpson College here in Indianola, Iowa. Harry has been competing in cross country ever since he was in high school and has found a love for the sport. In this discussion, we really focused on how his mindset has changed to approaching life since he started …

BEFORE YOU GUYS FREAK OUT THE PODCAST AUDIO VERSION CUT OUT WHILE RECORDING. THE FULL VERSION IS STRICTLY ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL. I WOULD ADVISE YOU ALL TO START THERE IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE WHOLE EPISODE. This is a special episode of Nurture the Mind and one I'm very proud to share with you guys! Kirk Gibson is the owner of Max Belief, which is a b…

Liv Allen is a returning guest and this is her second time appearing on the show. In this discussion, we cover mental health and how to navigate it in a world that seems to be constantly imploding with topics that get covered in the media. We spoke about one of our favorite topics, music. We debated the differences between Donda by Kanye West and C…

So many gems in this podcast! I tell you what; it is amazing to catch up with friends that you love and care about and to see how much growth has taken place in both of your lives. This is Natalie Wilkinson's third time on Nurture the Mind Podcast and we talked about all the things that have been going on in our lives as of late. Natalie moved out …

Mitch is the first guest to come on the show three times, making him the obvious choice as my favorite person to do podcasts with. We talked about our issues with anxiety, overthinking, and the things we wish we could change about ourselves. It's cool to see how far Mitch has grown since taking some time to live out in Utah while working at a ski r…

Liv Allen is a Junior at Simpson College. In this episode, we talk about our musical influences, which happen to be mainly rap and hip-hop. It ended up being the longest podcast I've ever recorded, but it was super fun! Liv is talented, smart, and well educated in the music industry. Can't wait until we get to do another one of these, enjoy! Go fol…

Jamie Glanz is a Senior at Simpson College. She is a part of the Track and Field team. Originally I was only going to interview her for a story I was writing for the Simpsonian, but we ended up exploring some really interesting topics. She studied abroad last semester in Scotland. She told me how much she took away from that experience as she learn…

Grace and I talked about mental health, how it has affected us over the years, and ways to cope with it moving forward. Grace is a freshman at Iowa State. Special thanks to her for joining Nurture The Mind and spitting some mental health tips. ----- Checklist ----- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pootsiemama/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c…

This interview is a part of the series of interviews that Ethan, Olivia, and I conducted for our class project on how COVID-19 is impacting college students. The rest of our interviews will be released periodically over the coming days across social media, the apple podcast app, and spotify. ----- Checklist ----- Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…

This interview is a part of the series of interviews that Ethan, Olivia, and I conducted for our class project on how COVID-19 is impacting college students. The rest of our interviews will be released periodically over the coming days across social media, the apple podcast app, and spotify. ----- Checklist ----- Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…

This interview is a part of the series of interviews that Ethan, Olivia, and I conducted for our class project on how COVID-19 is impacting college students. The rest of our interviews will be released periodically over the coming days across social media, the apple podcast app, and spotify. ----- Checklist ----- Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…

Maggie Lesiure is a Freshman from Simpson College. This interview is a part of the series of interviews that Ethan, Olivia, and I conducted for our class project on how COVID-19 is impacting college students. Maggie and I discussed how the "college experience" is being compromised right now, how hard it is to make friends at the moment, and this de…

Maggie DeCarlo is a Freshman at Simpson College. This interview is a part of the series of interviews that Ethan, Olivia, and I conducted for our class project on how COVID-19 is impacting college students. Maggie and I discussed how odd her first semester at college has been, how she has adjusted to being alone more often than not, mental health, …

Dakota Phillips is a Senior at Iowa State University. This interview is a part of the series of interviews that Ethan, Olivia, and I conducted for our class project on how COVID-19 is impacting college students. Dakota shared how he's been staying busy during the pandemic, an update on his love life, and how he feels optimistic about the future. I …

This is a special edition of Nurture The Mind. I am joined by Olivia Allen and Ethan Humble, otherwise known as Lady and Gents. In this episode we unravel our findings for a class project in MultiMedia Editing. For this project we focused on how students have been affected by COVID-19, specifically how has their mental health been impacted? Or, how…

On this podcast, Dr. Dani Hommer and I go into her practice of diagnosing and fixing scar tissue. Based out of Peak Injury Solutions, which is on the square in Indianola, Iowa. Her husband and she are treating people with chronic inflammation and scar tissue that has accumulated over time. A growing practice that has started gaining interest from o…

This is Mitch's second time coming on the podcast. Mostly we just updated each other on the status of our lives. I was informed by Mitch that John Frusciante rejoined the Red Hot Chili Peppers and that absolutely blew my mind. We had a really cool moment to talk about our music and what we've been listening to lately. Thanks Mitch, I enjoyed our ta…